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What have we learned when it comes to mobilising young adult volunteers?
A survey of 8,000 adults across the UK shows that almost half of us (49%) intend to volunteer in 2023.
Celebrating 2023’s key national moments with National Lottery funding
Evidence shows celebrating and bringing communities together strengthens pride in place and ties people to where they live, increasing a feeling of belonging and place identity.
2023: New research shows community connections strengthen despite cost-of-living pressures
New Community Research Index shows people across the country are predicting rising pressure on local community-run services.
Welcome to 2023 – a New Year message from David Knott
David Knott reflects on 2022 and looks forward to the year ahead.
The National Lottery Community Fund appoints Shane Ryan MBE as Senior Adviser
Shane Ryan MBE appointed as a new Senior Adviser.
Young people creating a brighter future
Our Bright Future, a £33 million National Lottery funded programme led by The Wildlife Trusts, harnesses the passion of young people who care about environmental issues.
The role of behaviour change in mobilising community action on climate change
The Fund’s Policy and Public Affairs team submitted evidence to the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Select Committee inquiry on how to combat climate change.
Community transport driving positive change
Transport is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, accounting for 31% of emissions in 2018, with road transport contributing for 90%.
Leading the way in community energy
How we create and consume energy has a big impact on our climate. Generating energy has typically been provided by governments or large corporations but this is changing.
Community-led climate action can lead the way
Throughout the UK, thousands of community groups have already developed practical and inspiring examples of how to tackle climate change and combat the ecological emergency.